Wixams, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wixams, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Wixams are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wixams
Wixams is a developing town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, initiated in early 2007. Anticipated to be the third largest settlement in the Borough of Bedford, following Bedford and Kempston, Wixams represents one of the largest new settlements established in England since the early post-World War II era, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 4,670 (2021)
District: Bedford
Website: http://www.wixams.co.uk/index.php
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wixams.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wixams.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Wixams based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Wixams.
- - 9 Peacock Gardens Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AG
Installation of air source heat pump to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 14 Little Owl Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DR
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension and loft conversion)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-09-27
View full details - - 28 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AB
Demolition of existing wall, Change of Use of amenity land to side and enclosure with 1.8m high fence to form additional residential garden (Development already commenced)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-09-15
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
19/01862/M73 - Non-Material Minor Amendment to make changes to the building and external areas.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-25
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
19/01862/M73 - Condition 5 - Travel Plan (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
19/01862/M73 - Condition 8 - Energy Statement (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
19/01862/M73 - Condition 2 - Cycle Parking (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - 10 Partridge Place Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DP
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Replacement roof to conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-17
View full details - - 6 Little Owl Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DR
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to front)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Elstow Manor Care Home Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
External Name signage for care home. 3 monolith signs, 1 external sign and acrylic fascia lettering, all non-illuminated.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-05-17
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
18/03026/MAF - Condition 3 Cycle Parking (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
18/03026/MAF - Condition 6 Detailed Travel Plan (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - 2 Peacock Gardens Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AG
18/00517/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to change window, roof light and patio doors details.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-01-22
View full details - - 1 Little Owl Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DR
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (creating a habitable loft space within the current roof).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-01-17
View full details - - 58 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AB
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-07-04
View full details - - 106 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AB
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission. (Proposed conversion of the existing loft void to habitable accommodation with flat roof dormer to rear and roof l
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2018-01-24
View full details - - 176 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AB
Loft conversion with velux windows to front and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2017-06-01
View full details - - 29 Greenside Close Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DQ
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2017-03-20
View full details - - 87 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AX
Notice of intention to install electronic communications apparatus pursuant to the town and county planning (general permitted development) (England) order 2015 and the electronic communications code
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bedford | Date: 2015-11-27
View full details - - 6 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AB
Rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2015-11-05
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A brief summary of Wixams in Bedfordshire
Wixams is a developing town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, initiated in early 2007. Anticipated to be the third largest settlement in the Borough of Bedford, following Bedford and Kempston, Wixams represents one of the largest new settlements established in England since the early post-World War II era, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 4,670 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Wixams show an average sale price of £357,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wixams a particularly low-crime area.
Wixams has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wixams planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wixams.co.uk/index.php. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Wixams
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Wixams. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wixams.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Wixams slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wixams were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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